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December 17, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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This list of terminated USAID awards should break your heart. New study finds cuts will cause 14 million deaths by 2030.
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This list of terminated USAID awards should break your heart. New study finds cuts will cause 14 million deaths by 2030.
Plus six other stories, including a rundown on the healthcare impacts of the tax cut bill passed by the Senate yesterday.
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July 2, 2025 at 2:25 PM
This list of terminated USAID awards should break your heart. New study finds cuts will cause 14 million deaths by 2030.
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Trump says “Let ME eat” cake on my new plane as I gut Medicare, Medicaid and Food Stamps
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Trump says “Let ME eat” cake on my new plane as I gut Medicare, Medicaid and Food Stamps
The House bill perfectly sums up the GOP
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May 22, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Trump says “Let ME eat” cake on my new plane as I gut Medicare, Medicaid and Food Stamps
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Remember that the ICE agents claimed they were looking for a totally different person before they smashed this guy’s car windows? And how he had asylum already?
Well, looks like that might not have even been a ruse. ICE didn’t even file a notice to appear in court, they clearly had nothing on him.
Well, looks like that might not have even been a ruse. ICE didn’t even file a notice to appear in court, they clearly had nothing on him.
![At a hearing this week, the case against Méndez was thrown out after Department of Homeland Security (DHS) attorneys failed to present a charging document.
"The judge said, I'm going to deem this a failure to prosecute and the case is closed, dismissed," Méndez's attorney, Ondine Galvez Sniffin, told
NBC 10. "That's it."
Sniffin said the DHS attorney did not say a single word.
"He could have said, Your honor, we'll be filing [charges] within the hour.' Could have asked for a second call. Could have said they reserve the right to appeal," she said. "Absolute silence.
Nothing."](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2vtbmhmrwzbqcfv4we4uxzzt/bafkreigxu4tepb3sbp7pyzypvyfjwslclatjtkqpkxwmrphh2eznc6jyam@jpeg)
May 10, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Remember that the ICE agents claimed they were looking for a totally different person before they smashed this guy’s car windows? And how he had asylum already?
Well, looks like that might not have even been a ruse. ICE didn’t even file a notice to appear in court, they clearly had nothing on him.
Well, looks like that might not have even been a ruse. ICE didn’t even file a notice to appear in court, they clearly had nothing on him.
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Our trade deal so far is no tariffs on Rolls Royces and Bentleys and our refugee policy is white South Africans only.
May 11, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Our trade deal so far is no tariffs on Rolls Royces and Bentleys and our refugee policy is white South Africans only.
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Welcome to the RFK Jr public health era.
May 11, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Welcome to the RFK Jr public health era.
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Martin Diaz came to the U.S. as a toddler, fleeing cartel violence with his family. They had proof of the danger—a letter from a Michoacán official. He married a U.S. citizen & was advancing his visa.
Then ICE showed up at his home in Spokane: no warrant, no ID
#OnYourSide
VC pslspokane
Martin Diaz came to the U.S. as a toddler, fleeing cartel violence with his family. They had proof of the danger—a letter from a Michoacán official. He married a U.S. citizen & was advancing his visa.
Then ICE showed up at his home in Spokane: no warrant, no ID
#OnYourSide
VC pslspokane
May 10, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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Martin Diaz came to the U.S. as a toddler, fleeing cartel violence with his family. They had proof of the danger—a letter from a Michoacán official. He married a U.S. citizen & was advancing his visa.
Then ICE showed up at his home in Spokane: no warrant, no ID
#OnYourSide
VC pslspokane
Martin Diaz came to the U.S. as a toddler, fleeing cartel violence with his family. They had proof of the danger—a letter from a Michoacán official. He married a U.S. citizen & was advancing his visa.
Then ICE showed up at his home in Spokane: no warrant, no ID
#OnYourSide
VC pslspokane
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When you watch these heartbreaking videos showing the cruel and thuggish behavior of ICE agents, remember that these people are not being FORCED to commit these acts — they do so willingly. They could quit their jobs at any time. They could say “enough!”
ICE agents CHOOSE to do what they do.
ICE agents CHOOSE to do what they do.
May 11, 2025 at 2:55 AM
When you watch these heartbreaking videos showing the cruel and thuggish behavior of ICE agents, remember that these people are not being FORCED to commit these acts — they do so willingly. They could quit their jobs at any time. They could say “enough!”
ICE agents CHOOSE to do what they do.
ICE agents CHOOSE to do what they do.
MeidasTouch Hosts FIRST EVER Dem Governor Virtual Town Hall THIS TUESDAY
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MeidasTouch Hosts FIRST EVER Dem Governor Virtual Town Hall THIS TUESDAY
Pritzker, Walz, Healey, and Hochul LIVE ON MEIDASTOUCH Responding to Trump’s FIRST 100 DAYS
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April 28, 2025 at 10:09 PM
MeidasTouch Hosts FIRST EVER Dem Governor Virtual Town Hall THIS TUESDAY
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ACLU Hits Trump Hard on Illegal Acts
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ACLU Hits Trump Hard on Illegal Acts
From disappearing migrants to revoking birthright citizenship, the ACLU is on the front lines battling Trump’s war on democracy.
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April 23, 2025 at 6:49 PM
ACLU Hits Trump Hard on Illegal Acts
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The Authoritarian Regime Survival Guide
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The Authoritarian Regime Survival Guide
Martin Mycielski wrote this handbook in 2017. It remains indispensable today.
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April 23, 2025 at 5:52 PM
The Authoritarian Regime Survival Guide
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What Journalism Isn’t
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What Journalism Isn’t
"Journalism isn’t easy, but it’s damn important, and more people in the news industry need to start doing it before they wake up one day and realize that journalism has become illegal."
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April 22, 2025 at 4:22 PM
What Journalism Isn’t
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Resurrection in the Age of Outrage
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Resurrection in the Age of Outrage
Easter lessons for a nation teetering on the edge—and why I still have hope
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April 20, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Resurrection in the Age of Outrage
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Any more doubts about insider trading. Schwab. Obviously time for many to switch brokers
April 10, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Any more doubts about insider trading. Schwab. Obviously time for many to switch brokers
I Just Saw the Future. It Was Not in America. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/02/o...
Opinion | I Just Saw the Future. It Was Not in America.
Beijing’s message to America: We’re not afraid of you. You aren’t who you think you are — and we aren’t who you think we are.
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April 2, 2025 at 2:24 PM
I Just Saw the Future. It Was Not in America. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/02/o...
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In all of the big news today, don't overlook today's PA voting rights victory. This would have resulted in 10,000 more votes being counted in 2022 and 5,000 in 2024.
Republicans have fought us at every turn to throw out these votes. But today we won for our clients--DSCC and DCCC--and PA voters.
Republicans have fought us at every turn to throw out these votes. But today we won for our clients--DSCC and DCCC--and PA voters.
Pennsylvania Must Count Undated Mail-In Ballots, Federal Court Rules
Read more here.
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April 1, 2025 at 2:04 AM
In all of the big news today, don't overlook today's PA voting rights victory. This would have resulted in 10,000 more votes being counted in 2022 and 5,000 in 2024.
Republicans have fought us at every turn to throw out these votes. But today we won for our clients--DSCC and DCCC--and PA voters.
Republicans have fought us at every turn to throw out these votes. But today we won for our clients--DSCC and DCCC--and PA voters.
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Our constituents are asking us to acknowledge that this is not normal, that this is a crisis. So I am going to stand here until I no longer can. I am going to speak up.” 2/2
April 1, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Our constituents are asking us to acknowledge that this is not normal, that this is a crisis. So I am going to stand here until I no longer can. I am going to speak up.” 2/2
Trump’s U.S.A.I.D. Cuts Hobble Earthquake Response in Myanmar www.nytimes.com/2025/03/30/w...
Trump’s U.S.A.I.D. Cuts Hobble Earthquake Response in Myanmar
While China, Russia and other nations have rushed emergency response teams to the devastated country, the U.S., once a leader in foreign aid, has been slow to act.
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March 31, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Trump’s U.S.A.I.D. Cuts Hobble Earthquake Response in Myanmar www.nytimes.com/2025/03/30/w...
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Lewelyn has lived in the U.S. for 50 years. She’s a green card holder, a lab technician at UW Medicine, and a trusted pillar in her family. Now, she’s in ICE detention while trying to come home after visiting loved ones in the Philippines.
March 28, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Lewelyn has lived in the U.S. for 50 years. She’s a green card holder, a lab technician at UW Medicine, and a trusted pillar in her family. Now, she’s in ICE detention while trying to come home after visiting loved ones in the Philippines.
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Trump’s new executive order is a dangerous attempt to restrict who gets a voice in our democracy, making it harder for millions to cast a ballot and be heard. Instead of voters choosing their leaders, it paves the way for MAGA extremists to decide who gets to participate in the first place.
Trump’s New Executive Order (EO) to Silence Americans: What You Need to Know
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March 28, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Trump’s new executive order is a dangerous attempt to restrict who gets a voice in our democracy, making it harder for millions to cast a ballot and be heard. Instead of voters choosing their leaders, it paves the way for MAGA extremists to decide who gets to participate in the first place.
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Why aren’t you wearing a suit?
Have you said “Thank you” to Greenland and Denmark for allowing you to have a base on Greenland?
Have you said “Thank you” to Greenland and Denmark for allowing you to have a base on Greenland?
March 29, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Why aren’t you wearing a suit?
Have you said “Thank you” to Greenland and Denmark for allowing you to have a base on Greenland?
Have you said “Thank you” to Greenland and Denmark for allowing you to have a base on Greenland?
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The Speaker of the House is living in a house in DC rent free…
And guess what?
It’s owned by the HERITAGE FOUNDATION!
Are you surprised?!
And guess what?
It’s owned by the HERITAGE FOUNDATION!
Are you surprised?!
March 28, 2025 at 4:35 PM
The Speaker of the House is living in a house in DC rent free…
And guess what?
It’s owned by the HERITAGE FOUNDATION!
Are you surprised?!
And guess what?
It’s owned by the HERITAGE FOUNDATION!
Are you surprised?!